A Tesla Cybertruck customer from Houston, Texas, has taken to an online forum to express concern that his newly delivered vehicle may have been previously vandalized and then inadequately repaired before he took possession. The owner, with the username “Zetnom773,” shared photos and videos purportedly showing evidence of prior damage and sloppy fixes on his brand-new electric pickup.
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Plenty Of Issues Poorly Addressed
According to posts on the Cybertruck Owners Club, Zetnom773 discovered several cosmetic issues after taking delivery of his leased Cybertruck. These included visible traces of red paint on window seals and door edges, as well as scratches on the tailgate and another spot of red paint above the front bumper. The owner stated he unfortunately “noticed it later in the day after leaving [the showroom].” He has since documented these issues, partly due to concerns about potential liability when his lease concludes.
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Beyond the suspected vandalism evidence, the owner also reported panel misalignment issues, a common complaint among early Cybertruck recipients. While he plans to have the truck wrapped, which he hopes will conceal the paint imperfections and scratches, panel gaps are a more fundamental build quality concern that a wrap cannot address. Zetnom773 indicated he opened a service ticket with Tesla immediately regarding the panel gap problems, as he took delivery on a Sunday when the service department was closed.
The online Cybertruck community offered various opinions and advice. Some forum members strongly suspected the vehicle had indeed been vandalized prior to delivery, pointing to what they termed “substandard red paint removal” as a clear indicator. Many emphasized the importance of conducting a thorough inspection of any new vehicle before officially accepting it from the dealership, with one user stating, “Once you accept delivery, you are contractually stuck.”
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Other users advised Zetnom773 to insist that Tesla address all the cosmetic and structural issues at no additional cost, especially since he had just taken delivery. The owner himself described the experience as a “bittersweet delivery,” expressing surprise that Tesla would deliver a vehicle with “so much cosmetic issues.”
This individual owner’s experience surfaces amidst a period where Tesla vehicles have reportedly been targeted by vandals, with some news reports linking such acts to public reactions to CEO Elon Musk’s political statements and activities. While the cause of the suspected damage to this specific Cybertruck remains unconfirmed, the incident adds to ongoing discussions regarding Tesla’s quality control consistency and the overall customer service experience.
Source: Cybertruck Owners Club
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